Quotes About Character

The challenge is always in portraying characters who've led a very different life from your's as you get to work on the character.

At independent shows the crowd are very involved and it's about interacting with the live audience. With WWE that's less important and it's more about portraying your character and getting it across to as many people as possible.

I wouldn't say portraying a character in a film like 'Wanted' was easy. But it was fairly easier than playing a role where one is expected to emote more depth on screen.

In portraying Jang Han-seok, I tried to draw upon certain aspects of myself and emphasize expressions of evil from deep within.

Portraying a real-life character can be quiet challenging.

I beg of you... never assume an inner or an outer pose, never a disguise.

In my experience, growing up in Brooklyn and all that, the real tough guys didn't act tough. They didn't talk tough. They were tough, you know? I think about these politicians who try to pose as tough guys - it makes me laugh.

My style is very strong poses and expressions.

For me, what is more important is the challenge the character poses for me as an actor.

There's posh character actors. For God's sake, Olivier was one of the greatest character actors in the world. Hamlet, Shylock, Othello - Othello! Whether you like it or not.

I always change my words in everything I do. I make the language fit, because I know the character from the inside out. Often character actors are not in a position to do that, but I do it. I don't change any cue and I never change anybody else's lines, but I make my own words fit my mouth.

As an actor, you ask yourself what you can do to put yourself in a position where you can play that role.

If you believe - which I do - that acting is a bit like advocacy for your character, then of course I want to find the positive points.

I always knew I wanted to play golf and go to college. I try hard to be a positive role model, especially on the golf course. I try to carry myself well, and don't do anything outrageous. I try to play the game like a gentleman and give everyone respect. That's how the game should be played.

I had creative control over my character, which means if they wanted me to do something that I didn't agree with, then I wouldn't do it. If it was good for the show, then I had no problem. If it was demeaning to the character and wasn't adding a positive light to the show, then I can guarantee that I wouldn't do it.

Avram is a character. Sitting in team meetings, you realise what a positive person and manager he is.

I always try to think of positive things to say about the people I portray, as it's more helpful for me.

Never, ever cheat, especially yourself, even if you are absolutely, positively sure that you can get away with it.

The high road and positivity is never the easy way but always the best way.

There is nothing called negative character. The negativity and positivity exists in all of us.

I like Kyle Busch, I love his driving style. He might not have the most positivity off the track, but I do like his driving style.

My job is to take out the negativity from a positive guy and take out the positivity from a negative guy. I don't play positive or negative roles. This is what I find fascinating about acting.

I write about humility, because it's something I hope I one day actually possess.

But some actors I have met possess an intelligence that I can only dream of. It's about character, it's about behavior. They understand things about people that I simply don't see.